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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 238.20 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 238.20 and 102.69 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 238.20 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/238.20 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 238.20 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 24,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,460.86/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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